Obituary of Osa William Staggs

Bedford – Osa William Staggs, 81, of Bedford, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at his residence.

Born August 8, 1937 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of John Harrison and Iva Jean (Webb) Staggs. He married Carolyn Elizabeth May on December 7, 1957 and she survives. He was a diamond sawyer for Summitt & Evans Stone Mill. He served as a member of the National Guard Army Reserve.

Survivors include the love of his life, his wife, Carolyn, of Bedford; a son, Brian Staggs and wife, Debbie, of Williams; a daughter, Christine Staggs, of Bedford; a granddaughter, Chelsey Banks and her companion, Timothy Bartlett; a grandson, Seth Staggs and wife, Amanda; a brother in Christ, Millard Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth Dale and Charles David Staggs.

Cremation was chosen. A celebration of life will be conducted at 11am on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the East Oolitic Community Church with Millard Jones officiating. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Riley Hospital for Children. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.